Specialist, Organizational Change Management – 15 month contract

CN360; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Montreal is seeking a Communications and Organizational Change Management Specialist. This role involves delivering change management strategies and collaboration with various stakeholders. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, and experience in change management or communications is preferred. The position offers a 15-month contract with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Close-knit, safety-focused culture

Opportunities for long-term careers

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a similar change or deployment role.
• Ability to support and manage a team for executing change strategies.
• Experience in organizing employee events is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the OCM team in detailing change scope.
• Develop and deploy change communication plans.
• Coordinate change networks for effective communication.

Skills

Collaboration

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, Organizational Behaviour, or Communications

Change Management Certification (PROSCI)

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Digital tools for video editing

Job description

At CN,everydaybrings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Please note that this is a 15 month contract.

Job Summary

The HumanXperience Communications and Organizational Change Management Specialist is part of a team responsible for delivering the organizational change management and communication strategy for the HumanXperience Program at CN.

The Specialist will support the OCM Tower Lead in planning, developing and deploying all change management deliverables across 4 Go-Lives.

The role requires collaboration with HR, Corporate Communications, and other key stakeholders to help achieve program and OCM objectives.

Main Responsibilities

Support the OCM team to

• Detail the scope of the change
• Deliver stakeholder assessment
• Deliver Change Impact assessment
• Develop change adoption strategies and plans
• Work with Project Managers to integrate change activities into project plan for an integrated approach.
• Coordinate and Manage change networks (Champions, Super Users)
• Liaise with other key groups at CN and externally (Support, business units, I&T, legal, Corporate Communications etc.)

OCM Deliverables

• Develop tactical change management plans mapped to adoption targets
• Develop and deploy FAQ’s, PPT Presentations, Emails and other support resources as required
• Support the delivery of various communications through multiple channels (email, videos, and presentations, intranet site etc.)
• Monitor and ensure that all materials on the HumanXperience SharePoint page/sites are up to date, revising as necessary. Lead as a gatekeeper for OCM materials across touchpoints.
• Plan and manage internal events such as HRLT meetings, HR HumanXperience Updates and Town Halls.
• Work with OCM team, project teams / SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) across various streams to assess stakeholder readiness and measure adoption.
• Support other change management streams in planning and delivering change management activities as required

Communication Plan Support

• Support the development of communication plans across different OCM streams within the program.
• Contribute to ensuring that creative and effective communication campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and with all approvals effectively managed.
• Develop key messages for campaigns and various channels
• Develop and send communications in both English and French.
• Ensure all our various media channels used by the team remain up to date and relevant by developing and updating our various SharePoint sites.
• Work with OCM Experts and Program sponsors to align stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure consistent and clear communications for training/support material (job aids, e-learning modules & presentations)

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a similar change or deployment role
• Ability to support and manage a team to build, manage and facilitate the execution of change management strategies to support the people, process and technology side of business transformations
• Experience in contributing and executing communications artefacts
• Experience in organizing employee events is an asset
• Experience in developing and executing video scripts

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, Organizational Behaviour, Communications or equivalent
• Change Management Certification (PROSCI or other relevant experience within CM) – ideal but not mandatory.

Competencies

• Resourceful collaborator capable of building, and cultivating relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Well organized, self-starter, autonomous, creative
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, in both English and French
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement
• Understanding and proficiency for Project Management skills

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• High Digital Quotient – Ability to learn how to use digital tools quickly (e.g. creating and editing videos).
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office tools (including Teams and SharePoint).
• Data literacy and analytical skills.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

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